Rasmus Hougaard is the Founder and Managing Director of The Potential Project is the leader in customized leadership and organizational training programs based on mindfulness. The firm has a proven track record of enhancing individual and collective performance, resilience and creativity. The Potential Project works with fortune 500 companies in 22 countries across North America, Europe, Asia and Australia. Clients of The Potential Project include Accenture, Nike, American Express, Microsoft and Sony to name a few. The objective of their programs is to enhance individual and organizational performance and well-being through skillful application of mindfulness in a corporate context. Rasmus has practiced and taught mindfulness since the early 90s and has many years of experience working with leaders in bringing mindfulness and mental effectiveness into their organizations and lives. He has lead more than 1500 workshops and programs for more than 50.000 people and is recognised as a leading international authority on training the mind to be more focused, effective and clear in an organisational context. His book “One Second Ahead – Enhance Your Performance with Mindfulness” is published in October 2015. Rasmus´ background includes a career in the Sony Corporation as well as a researcher in organizational development. Rasmus has a Master’s degree in Organisational Development & Adult Learning and degrees in Philosophy and Human Resources. In 2009, after years of working with leading scientists, corporate executives and mind training experts, Rasmus launched The Potential Project. The mission of The Potential Project is to help individuals and organisations become more mindful and effective in everything they do. Through the work of the Potential Project, Rasmus and his colleagues in The Potential Project, have helped tens of thousands of individuals and organizations enhance performance and job satisfaction. Rasmus is sought after as a keynote speaker at conferences, workshops and seminars due to his ability to communicate this complex subject in clear, concise, corporate language.